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Laserdisc RIP
Pioneer has finally called it quits on the LaserDisc format, the last manufacturer left still making the players. The company is set to officially end the production of LaserDisc players at the end of March, with 3,000 more LaserDisc units still in production.
"In 1980, Pioneer introduced its first consumer LD player (VP-1000) in the U.S. market, followed by the Japanese market in 1981 and other markets accordingly," Pioneer said in a statement.
"The company has seen worldwide sales of its LD players reach more than 9.5 million units to date in a market that saw worldwide sales top 16.8 million devices."
The CLD-R5, DVL-919, DVK-900, and DVL-K88 LaserDisc players will be available for sale until stock runs out, Pioneer said in the statement.
Pioneer will continue its repair service in the future, but will not sell LaserDisc players.
Story filed 19.01.09
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